22 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
1
The item discusses the local creamery issue with notes on challenges and possible steps. It mentions community concerns, potential policy moves, and the role of local officials in guiding the regional dairy operation.
A proposed Weiser area creamery aims to operate with milk from Ben Hopper and others along Mann Creek and nearby streams. Plans call for Foster and Finley to run it with farmer milkers delivering 50 gallons daily, paying 20 cents per pound butter fat, and sharing costs via legible delivery schemes, while local rail and road officials pledge cooperation to boost county prosperity.
West states lead the Buffalo Exposition fruit display with early apples from J B Perine Blue Lake farm Lincoln County Idaho and Alexander peaches from W S Whitehead Boise. Western fruit ships better and keeps longer than eastern varieties, boosting Idaho Oregon Washington prominence. A proposed Snake River irrigation and power project could flood Weiser Flat and power local industries.
A reader applauds the paper for suggesting Weiser become a city of embowered homes and shady streets and shares a quotation attributed to Sir Walter Scott about Jock and a tree. The remark humorously notes that even idle moments yield growth when one rests.
Attorney John A. Rice of Caldwell notes the Lower Boise near Caldwell is nearly dry and ranchers lose water from the ditch system. He suggests drastic steps to fix Boise river water supply, possibly creating a water commissioner to control the entire Boise river flow. A news item reports plans to commence work soon on a proposal to take 800 cubic feet per second of river water for industrial use.
In a talk with BE. M Jna lin of Mann's creek, a proposal to dam the Low er Dobe Flat to create a rural reservoir arises. Water would be filled from Hitt creek and channeled via Thorn creek to Mayn's creek, with a small 18 dam deemed enough. Residents see potential for storing water to secure summer supply amid low flows. Korupie equipped to supply his trade with the best of meata. Tel No. 5.
Tre Srayan and J D Benson discuss forming the Weiser irrigation district with an election likely to pass. Gallo way ditch cost placed around 40000 dollars funded by bonds. Each district property owner gains a vote. town lots equal ranches. Main plan expands a canal to carry 8000 inches of water, with a large lateral ditch to serve river-adjacent ranches and boost yields. Early cutting of alfalfa boosts protein content and overall value, while Albion State Normal School prepares for its eighth year starting Sept. 6 1901 with free tuition and supportive housing for students.
Commissioner W L Thorman visited this place Saturday reporting rabbits are extremely numerous, destroying alfalfa fields and digging up the route. Water scarcity compounds input for irrigation, a common trouble noted in Mountainhome Bulletin. The Signal remains the best local paper.
The article argues that interest in alfalfa or lucerne is rising in the eastern United States as its feeding value becomes recognized for dairy and growing cattle. It warns amateurs against delaying first-cutting, noting that proper timing prevents damage and that cutting when no more than a tenth of blossoms appear yields best quality.
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